Resetting 1998 Neon Computer Guide
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yorlys
04-May-2009, 20:46
Dear friends, I would greatly appreciate anyone who could tell me how to reset the
computer of a 1998 Neon (1G). The thing is that my car won't start when
I turn the key and the check engine light turns on in the dashboard.
I have been researching and so far I have found this method to know what the
error code without having a scanner:
Turn off the radio and close the doors, turn the key to the 'on' position.
In the start, return to 'ACC' and then back to 'on' three times. That is, ACC ON ACC ON.
ACC ON
With the key in ON in the third sequence, the check engine light on the dashboard
it will start to blink.
Count the blinks and it will indicate the codes, each code is formed by two
digits for example it is normal to start with code 12 (a blink-a pause-two
blinks
Each indicated digit can only be from one to nine, if you count more than nine in a
you made a mistake and you must start over.
A sequence without fault codes would be: 12 and then 55, the twelve supposedly indicates
that the battery was recently disconnected but it is normal for it to appear at the start
from the codes even if you have not disconnected the battery, code 55 indicates end of
list of codes.
You would see the previous sequence like this: a blink - pause - two blinks - long pause
- five blinks - pause - five blinks.
This is the error code list for vehicles without a digital dashboard:
11
Circuit signal in distributor
If there is no ignition signal present since the last time the memory was
reset. The engine has not been started since the last time the computer was
reset
12
Battery power supply to the computer
The battery has been disconnected in the last 33 - 100 starts.
13
MAP Sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure), pneumatic failure
No signal change, pneumatic failure, possible leak in the vacuum line.
14
MAP sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure), electrical failure
Voltage on MAP sensor greater than 4.7 volts or less than 0.02 volts
15
Speed sensor
If decelerating, being indicated less than 3 kph for more than 10 seconds
16
Battery voltage sensor or knock sensor
The battery decreases its voltage by 4 volts for more than 14 seconds. Or it fails in the sensor.
of detonation.
17
Cooling system
The engine is too cold. The coolant does not reach 160°F after 8 minutes.
21
Oxygen sensor
If the sensor stays in the neutral position for too long. If it does not indicate condition of
rich/poor mixture for 2 - 12 minutes
22
Coolant temperature sensor
If the voltage is greater than 4.96v or less than .51v.
23
Air charge temperature sensor
If the voltage is greater than 4.96v or less than .51v.
24
TPS sensor (throttle position)
If the voltage is greater than 4.7v or less than .16v.
25
Minimum AIS (Automatic Idle Speed) control
Appropriate voltage not present.
26
MPI: Injectors 1 & 2
Injectors 1 or 2 do not activate correctly
TBI: The maximum voltage of the injector is not achieved.
27
MPI: Injectors 3 & 4
Injectors 3 or 4 do not activate correctly
TBI: Injector failure
31
Purge solenoid (Mexican cars do not have this solenoid)
Solenoid does not turn on and off correctly.
32
Models 84 to 86: Burned out bulb or damaged wires.
Models 87 to 95: Failure in the bypass valve solenoid (BOV).
33
A/C Relay
The relay does not turn off and on properly. Short circuit in A/C.
34
Models 84 to 86: EGR Solenoid (Only U.S.) does not turn on and off properly.
Models 87 to 95: Servo does not work properly when the cruise control is on.
on (possible damage to solenoid).
35
Radiator fan relay
The relay does not turn off and on properly.
36
Turbo wastegate control
The wastegate solenoid does not turn on and off correctly.
37
Barometric solenoid
Solenoid does not turn on and off correctly
41
Alternator
Battery voltage to ASD (auto shutdown relay) less than
11.75v for more than 22 seconds. Failure in the alternator circuit.
42
Models 84: Open or short circuit of the injector.
Models 85 to 95: Auto shutdown relay, no voltage or
failure in the relay.
43
Spark control
Failure in the coil circuit or damaged coil.
44
Models 84: Failure in the logical module.
Models 85 to 87: Battery temperature sensor out of range. Voltage higher than
4.9v or less than 0.04v
Models 88 to 95: Failure in the SMEC (computer). J2 not present in SMEC. Fuse.
melted computer interior. Problem in harness.
45
Turbo overpressure
Allowed pressure limit of turbo exceeded. It has exceeded 14.7psi.
46
Voltage sensor in battery
The battery generates more than 1 volt more than desired for over 20 seconds.
47
Voltage sensor in battery
The battery generates less than 1 volt of what is desired for more than 20 seconds.
51
Model 84: O2 sensor detects lean or rich mixture for more than 121 seconds.
Models 85 to 95: O2 sensor detects a lean mixture for more than 715 seconds.
52
Oxygen sensor
Rich mixture detected for more than 715 seconds.
53
Logical module failure (computer) or SMEC
54
Hall Effect
No signal detected from the distributor in the logic module
55
Final diagnosis
No more recorded codes are detected.
61
Barometric solenoid
Solenoid does not turn on and off correctly.
63
Computer failure
Could not write to the EEPROM memory